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    • Explaining the importance of hydrogen bonds and base pairing in DNA replication, with emphasis on the significance of 5" and 3", semiconservative replication, genetic code, initiation, transcription, translation, termination

    • Describing the roles of of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis

    • Describing the roles of of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis

    • Describing the relationship between DNA chromatin and chromosomes


    • Constructing models to demonstrate chromosome behaviour in meiosis

    • Describing how meiosis contributes to heritable variation

    • 1. Outlining the principles of using restriction enzymes for removing sections of the genome

    • 3. Discussing the possible benefits and hazards of gene therapy e.g. Cystic fibrosis


    • Describing gene and chromosome mutations

    • Explaining how mutation brings about genetic variation

    • Explaining the process of speciation, including isolating mechanisms ? reproductive, geographic, behavioural and temporal, allopatric and sympatric speciation

    • Explaining the process of speciation, including isolating mechanisms ? reproductive, geographic, behavioural and temporal, allopatric and sympatric speciation